American Troops Report Brutal Bolshevik Combat
The report from Lt Col Corberly details a late November engagement near Shenkursk in which about 60 Americans and 2 officers were surprised by 700 Bolsheviks. Seven Americans were killed and seven missing. several bodies showed extreme mutilation. Bolshevik propaganda claimed prisoners for exchange but killed or mutilated captives. Despite this, fighting around Kadish and Kudish declined to sporadic artillery actions, with headquarters noting no change in overall sector conditions.
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Corberly
Shenkursk
Holsheviste
Kadish
No Man's Land
Bolsheviets
Commission sails for relief of Near East
A commission representing the American committee for Armenian and Syrian relief sails aboard the Mauretania to survey Turkey and Armenia. It plans 15 medical units totaling about 200 people including physicians and nurses, with two million dollars to be spent. The effort targets distribution of aid in Constantinople and a Syrian port over six to eight months.
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New York
Near East
Fo Ly
American Committee For
Mauretania
Turkey
Armenia
James T. Tarton
Toston
Muy
Wham
Asia
German Foreign Minister's policy stance echoed in Berlin press
Copenhagen reports Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau has issued a policy outline not yet received in Denmark. Tageblatt of Berlin says Germany must not yield on race issues and must avoid weak self-humiliation while resisting any peace that betrays Wilson's 14 points. The paper urges firm will and backing for a nonviolent, respected policy.
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Copenhagen
Count von Brockderft-Rantaen
Tageblatt
Berl
Germany
Wilson
Gerany
Ameri
Ole Hrockdortti
Relief mission and transport arrival in New York
January 4 report shows the Anti Chester and the Icks and Aylwin abroad to locate destitute Americans in Danzig and aid those affected by unrest. In New York the US transport Virginian docked with 10 officers and 143 enlisted from St Nazaire.
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Anit Chester
The
Icks and Aylwin
Danzig
New York
United States
Virginian
Thc
Veterinary
St. Nazaire
Death of Exchancellor Hertling Stirs German Press
The document notes Hertling as a diplomat trusted by Bülow who handled Vatican talks and served as intermediary between his party and government. It recalls criticism from Socialists accusing him of Junker bias, and describes press reactions to his September Reichstag remarks opposing general equal suffrage and his cautious calls for peace.
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Minttos
Mat Vor Buelow
von Herting
Vatican
Hertling
Hbr Oc
von Mertling
Sockstiste
Reichstag
Junkers
Berlin
von Hartling
Horoscope for 1919 Predicts Broad Effects and Strikes
A 1919 horoscope notes uncertain day with evil balance during war but strong good rulership by Mercury and Jupiter. It forecasts favorable business and manufacturing growth, spring undertakings, potential newspaper and magazine success, possible diplomatic issues, and hidden enemies among high places. Also mentions rising strikes, wartime status debates, and general optimism for the year despite pitfalls.
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Fers
Mercury
Jupiter
Neptune
Saturn
Saturn Appar
New York
Washington
McClure Swspaper
Jennings Report on Gold Production Decline
Special dispatch reports a government gold experts committee led by Jennings finds that rising production costs and global demand pressures threaten U S gold reserves and national finances The panel suggests incentives to boost output and export capacity, calls for improved mining methods and potential use of gold reserves to stabilize the dollar amid wartime constraints.
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Standard
Washington
Jans
United States
Secretary of the Interior
Spo
Jennings
Bureau of Mines
Clare
France
Merchant ships now converted peace time order
Washington, Jan. 5. Naval guns and gunners placed on American merchant ships to protect them against German submarines are being removed as ships reach home ports. The rifle crews are returned to the navy and the steel bow and stern gun emplacements are dumped on the docks. With the withdrawal new training opportunities are provided for apprentice seamen and steward dock and junior officers by sea training after shore schools. Officers must have three months sea duty before receiving their warrant.
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Washington
Shipping Board
Serbian Delegation Arrives in Paris for Peace Conference
The Serbian delegation led by Nikola P. Fachiteh reached Paris for talks on the 1915 treaty with Italy and the Adriatic coast, arguing that Serbia will not accept Italian domination and demanding small-nation rights at the peace conference. The envoy noted US opposition to secret treaties as a factor in shaping expectations for final arrangements.
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United States
Paris
Nikola Py Fachiteh
Berlin police chief ousted after refusal to vacate post
Berlin cabinet deposed Kishorn, chief of police, who refused to leave his position. Ernst, director of Vorwaerts, named to replace Kishorn. Kishorn allegedly aided Spartacus group raids on December 25 to suppress the socialist organ. Government reportedly plans further measures to curb repression.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Jans
Kichorn
Herr Ernst
Vorwaerts Publishing Company
Kishorn
Hichorn
Spartacus Group
Socialist
Che
Rantie Menairos
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Exchancellor
Orien
China
Jennings Report
Sandard
Mr. Jennings
JH Mackenzie
Charles Janin
Bureau of Minew
HD. Cass
F. L. Ransome
Geological Survey
Serbia
Bright
Dean’s
Doan
Elm Street
J. A. McPhail
Elm St
Dean
East Commercial Street
Cherry Street
Levi Page
Cherry St
West Park Avenue
P. F. Layton
W. Park Ave
East Third Street
F. D. Williams
East Third St
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
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